Groupe Coubèche

Sector: Manufacturing, distribution and consumer goods

Founded in 1885, Groupe Coubèche is one of Djibouti’s oldest and most important private businesses. The group operates through Coubèche Industries, Coubèche Distribution and Coubèche International Distribution, covering beverage production, food distribution, logistics and retail. It also bottles products for The Coca Cola Company.

With approximately 800 employees, Groupe Coubèche describes itself as Djibouti’s largest private sector employer. Its combination of local manufacturing, logistics and retail makes it particularly important in an economy that imports a large proportion of the goods it consumes.

Current economic influence: Manufacturing, beverages, food distribution, logistics, retail and employment.